Michael Kirke

Michael Kirke was born in Ireland. In 1966 he graduated from University College Dublin (History and Politics). In that year he began working on the sub-editorial desk of The Evening Press in Dublin and in 1968 went to the newsroom of the Irish Press group of newspapers, contributing news and features to the group’s three titles – morning, evening and Sunday papers. In 1969 he went to Belfast and covered the initial unravelling of the Unionist hegemony in the province. Later that year he became the group’s education specialist. In 1973 took leave of absence to pursue postgraduate studies in education in Trinity College Dublin, where he graduated in 1976.

In 1978 he left journalism and moved into teaching. In 1981 he was appointed headmaster of Rockbrook Park School in Dublin (www.rockbrook.ie).

In 1994 made another career shift, left teaching and moved to Galway in the West of Ireland where he began working part-time in media again. He is now back in Dublin, working in media and as a freelance writer. His main interests are in cultural, political, and educational affairs, probably in that order.

Shoot first, aim later

4 Dec 2012 |

tags: abortion, Ireland, media ethics

Ireland's Press Council was praised by the Leveson Inquiry. But it hasn't put a stop to the group think in the Irish media.

Ireland’s abortion furore

19 Nov 2012 |

tags: Ireland abortion law, maternal mortality, miscarriage

A mother’s death becomes instant propaganda for dismantling protection of unborn children.

The decline has peaked

13 Mar 2012 |

tags: family, feminism, global financial crisis

The dark days for marriage and the family are drawing to an end, says an Irish market researcher.

Redeeming the dreary

25 Oct 2011 |

tags: Christianity, literature, ordinary life

When will artists discover the drama and richness of ordinary life?

Upstanding or grandstanding?

6 Sep 2011 |

tags: Catholic Church, child sexual abuse, Ireland

The Irish government is understandably furious over a report on clerical sex abuse. But is it courageous enough to examine the scandals for which it is responsible?

Ireland’s torment continues

27 Jul 2011 |

tags: Ireland, sex abuse, Vatican

The Vatican has recalled its ambassador after a blistering attack from the prime minister.

Friends at long last

1 Jun 2011 |

tags: Ireland, reconciliation, UK

The visit of Queen Elizabeth was a watershed moment in the turbulent history of Great Britain and Ireland.

Does teaching need to be this hard?

19 Apr 2011 |

tags: education, teachers, UK

Teachers at a British school went on strike earlier this month because their students were so unruly.

Nothing could be better

1 Apr 2011 |

tags: atheism

Christopher Hitchens, the archpriest of the New Atheism, is dying. What's next?

Christianity is so yesterday, says UK high court

2 Mar 2011 |

tags: Christianity, UK

There is no place in British law for Christian beliefs, despite centuries of Christianity, two High Court judges have held.

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